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Trump Targets Russian Oil with Sanctions Amid Ukraine War

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil to disrupt Russia's energy revenue amid its war in Ukraine.
China and India, which account for 85% of Russia's crude exports, are pressured to reconsider purchases, while Indian refiners resumed buying Russian oil.
Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping indicated potential collaboration to address the situation, though experts remain skeptical about the measures' effectiveness.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil to disrupt Russia's energy revenue amid its war in Ukraine.
China and India, which account for 85% of Russia's crude exports, are pressured to reconsider purchases, while Indian refiners resumed buying Russian oil.
Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping indicated potential collaboration to address the situation, though experts remain skeptical about the measures' effectiveness.